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Autistic teenager previously radicalized by AFP later faces terrorism-related charges

A report describes an autistic person who was allegedly encouraged by the Australian Federal Police to develop an Islamic State fixation at age 13 and was charged again years later. The supplied headline does not specify the alleged offense or current public threat.

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The case raises concerns about counterterrorism practices involving vulnerable minors and potential institutional failures.

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  1. Thomas is autistic. At 13, the AFP 'fed' his IS fixation. Years later, he was charged again ↗sbs.com.au · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

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